100 First XVIII Games

This week we congratulate Josh Howden on 100 First XVIII games. A true pillar of the backline, Josh Howden has reached the remarkable milestone of 100 senior club games—a testament to his resilience, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to the team. Josh was introduced to PDFNL senior football in 2016 as a fifteen year old via the substitution rule.  In 2017 he played 12 games including finals, doubling up from Thirds in which he won the club Best and Fairest award and the following year was a PDFNL Rising Star nominee.  Despite many physical injury setbacks, he continues to rise above. As a solid key defender, he has consistently stood tall under pressure, shutting down opposition key forwards. Everyone walks taller around Josh when playing, knowing he always has his team mates back. Off the field, Josh is always up for a beer with his teammates and a joke to lift everyone’s spirits. A respected and beloved teammate, Josh's century of First XVIII games reflects not just his talent, but the character that makes him such a vital part of the club's red V.